Bus terminal coupler, controller

Ethernet TCP/IP BC9100 bus terminal controller and BK9100 bus coupler for the bus terminal I/O system feature an integrated 2-port switch to simplify cabling between Ethernet stations and reduce wiring.

By Control Engineering Staff August 8, 2005

Ethernet TCP/IP BC9100 bus terminal controller and BK9100 bus coupler for the bus terminal I/O system feature an integrated 2-port switch to simplify cabling between Ethernet stations and reduce wiring. BK9100 bus coupler connects the Ethernet TCP/IP bus system with more than 180 Beckhoff I/O terminals. BC9100 controller adds an IEC 61131-3 programmable PLC and can be used as a low-cost local controller. New versions feature an RJ45 port with integrated 2-channel switch. I/O stations can be configured with line instead of star topology via switch or hub. Maximum distance between two bus stations is 100 m. Up to 20 of either device may be cascaded.

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